Cuisinart GR-4NP1 Panini Press Steel Griddler Sandwich Maker
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
- To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD OR PLUG in water or other liquids.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart® Repair Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury to persons.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burners, or in a heated oven.
- Unplug the unit when finished using.
- Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
- Extreme caution must be exercised when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
- To disconnect, turn the Selector Dial to the OFF setting, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD DO REPAIRS.
- Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
PARTS AND FEATURES
- Base and Cover: Solid construction with stainless steel self-adjusting cover
- Panini-Style Handle: Sturdy cast-metal handle adjusts cover to accommodate the thickness of food
- Removable and Reversible: Cooking Plates are Nonstick and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup
- a. Grill Side: Perfect for grilling steak, burgers, chicken, and vegetables
- b. Griddle Side: Prepare flawless pancakes, eggs, bacon, and seared scallops
- Controls: Indicator lights signal Power On and Ready to Cook.
- a. Selector: Choose the Grill/Panini or Griddle function.
- b. Grill/Panini Adjust temperature from “warm” to “sear”
- c. Griddle: Adjust temperature from 200ºF to 425ºF
- Drip Tray: Collects grease and removes from base for easy cleanup (dishwasher safe)
- Cleaning/Scraping Tool: Helps clean grill and griddle plates after cooking
- Plate Release Buttons: Push in to release and remove cooking plates
- Hinge Release Lever: Allows the cover to extend back for cooking in the flat position
- BPA-Free: All parts that come in contact with food are BPA-Free
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your grill. Be sure all parts (listed under Parts and Features) of your new appliance have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart® Griddler® for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the base, cover, and controls with a damp cloth. Thoroughly clean cooking plates, drip trtrayand scraping tool. The plates, drip tray, ay and cleaning tool are dishwasher safe. Refer to the Assembly Instructions fthe or the plate
removal.
THE GRIDDLER® DOES IT ALL
The Griddler® is the ultimate kitchen appliance, offering you five separate cooking options. Simply flip the reversible cooking plates and adjust the hinge to use as a contact grill, panini press, fullgrill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle. See Assembly Instructions and Operating Instructions.
Contact Grill
Use the Griddler® as a Contact Grill to cook burgers, boneless pieces of meat, and thin cuts of meat and vegetables. The Contact Grill function works best when you want to cook something in a short amount of time or when you are looking for a healthy method of grilling. When cooked on the contact grill, food will cook quickly because you are grilling both sides of the food at the same time. The ribs on the grill side of the plates,
combined with the grease spout at the rear of the plate, allow the grease to drip from the meat and drain off the plates. When the Griddler® is used as a Contact Grill, the grill side of the plates is recommended. Rest the cover evenly on top of the food until it has reached the desired cooked temperature. The Griddler® was designed with a unique
handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust to the thickness of the food. You can easily grill anything from a thinly sliced potato to a thick sirloin steak with even results.
When cooking more than one food item in the Contact Grillthe
thickness of food items must be consistent so the cover will close evenly on the food.
Panini Press
Use the Griddler® as a Panini Press to grill sandwiches, breads, and quesadillas. The word “panini” is Italian for grilled sandwiches. Panini can include any combination of ingredients such as vegetables, meat, and cheese layered between two pieces of freshly-baked bread. The sandwich is then pressed between two grill or griddle plates to toast.
The bread and warm the sandwich. Experiment to make a variety of savory or sweet sandwiches for any meal. We recommend using fresh-baked bread to produce the best-tasting panini. Popular breads used for panini are focaccia (a flat bread frequently baked with rosemary, salt, and onion on top), michetta (a small round roll with a crisp crust), ciabatta (a rectangular bread with a slightly domed crust), and thick slices of classic Italian bread. When the Griddler® is used as a Panini Press, the grill side of the plates is
recommended. We recommend the grill side of the plates because traditional-style panini sandwiches have grill marks on the bread. However, depending upon the type of sandwich you are preparing, you may wish to use the griddle side of the plates or any combination of the two. The Griddler® functions as a panini press in the same manner that it functions as a Contact Grill. The Griddler® was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allow the cover to adjust to the thickness of the sandwich you are preparing, and to rest there evenly. Light pressure can be applied to the handle to press and heat the sandwich to your liking. When cooking two or more panini, the thickness of the sandwiches must be consistent so the cover will close evenly on the panini.
Full Grill
Use the Griddler® as a Full Grill to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not recommend cooking bone-in chicken, since it does not cook evenly on a Full Grill), fish, and vegetables. Full Grill refers to using the Griddler® with the cover lying flat, creating a double, flat cooking surface. In this position, the foods you are grilling will have to be turned over for cooking. When the Griddler® is used as a Full Grill, the grill side of the
plates should be used. Cooking on the Full Grill is the most versatile method of using the Griddler®.
Half Grill/Half Griddle
Use the Griddler® as a Half Grill/Half Griddle in order to create full meals like bacon and eggs or steak and potatoes at the same time. When using the Griddler® as a Half Grill/ Half Griddle, simply place the unit in the flat position and insert one plate with the
grill side facing up and another plate with the griddle side facing up. This cooking option allows you to use either the grill/ panini temperature or the griddle temperature selector.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Place the Riddler® on a clean flat surface where you intend to cook. The Griddler®
can be positioned in three ways:
Closed Position – Upper plate/cover rests flat on lower plate/base. This is your starting and heating position when using the Contact Grill or Panini Press functions.
Open Position – Upper plate/cover is open and in the 100° position. Open the cover to this position before using the Griddler® as a Contact Grill or Panini Press. To adjust the
Griddler® to this position, simply lift the handle until you feel it come to a locking position. The unit will stay in this position until you close the cover or continue to open it to the flat position. The cover will stay in the upright position until you lower the handle for cooking. When this is done, the cover will release itself so that it lies flat on the top of the food you are preparing. This allows you to cook your food evenly from both the top and the bottom. When you lift the handle to open the Griddler® after cooking, the cover will remain in the flat position, parallel with the lower plate. To lock the cover
Back into the upright position, you must close the Griddler®, without any food in place, and open it again.
Flat Position – Upper plate/cover is level with lower plate/ base. The upper and lower
plates line up to create one large cooking surface. The Griddler® is in this position when it is used as a Full Grill, Full Griddle, or Half Grill/Half Griddle. To adjust the Griddler® to this position, locate the hinge release lever on the right arm. With your left hand on the handle, use your right hand to slide the lever toward you. Push the handle back until the cover rests flat on the counter. The unit will stay in this position until you lift the handle and cover to return it to the closed position. If the Griddler® is already in the open position and you wish to adjust it to the flat position, pull the handle slightly
toward you and then lift the hinge release lever. Push the handle back until the cover
rests in the flat position. Pulling the handle forward slightly before lifting the hinge release lever will take some of the pressure off the hinge, and you will be able to adjust the Griddler® more easily.
To insert cooking plates
Adjust the Griddler® to the flat position (see page 5) with the controls directly in front of you. Insert one plate at a time. Each plate is designed to fit in either the upper housing or the lower housing of the Griddler®. If you are facing the Griddler®, the drip spout
should be at the rear of the plate. Locate the metal brackets at the center of the housing. Tilt the back end of the plate and line up the cutouts at the back of the plate with the
metal brackets. Slide the plate underneath the brackets and push down the front end of the plate. It will snap into place. Turn the Griddler® around and insert the second plate on either its grill or griddle side into the upper housing as you did with the first plate.
To remove cooking plates
Once the Griddler® is cooled, adjust to flat position (see page 5). Locate the plate release button on one side of the unit. Press firmly on the button, and the plate will pop up slightly
from the base. Grasp the plate with two hands, slide it out from under the metal brackets, and lift it out of the base. Press on the other plate release button to remove the other cooking plate in the same manner.
To position the drip tray
One side of the base has a slot provided for the drip tray. Slide the drip tray into the base according to the instructions on the tray. Grease from the food will run off the plates through the grease spout and into the drip tray. Grease should be safely disposed of after the Griddler® has cooled down completely. The drip tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Once the Griddler® is assembled properly and you are ready to begin cooking, turn the Selector Dial to the left to choose the Griddle function or to the right to choose the Grill/Panini function, depending on what you intend to cook. When the knob is turned to either function, a red indicatorlight will illuminate to indicate that the power is on.
If you intend to use the Griddler® as a Contact Grill, Panini Press, or Full Grill, turn the Grill/Panini control to the desired temperature for cooking. Settings range from Warm to Sear. If you intend to use the Griddler® as a Full Griddle, turn the Griddle control to the desired temperature for cooking. Settings range from 200°F to 425°F. If you intend to use the Griddler® as a Half Grill/Half Griddle, you may use either the grill/panini temperature or the griddle temperature. If you intend to use the Griddler® as a Half
Grill/Half Griddle, but you do not need the entire surface; use the bottom plate. It may take up to 10 minutes to reach operating temperature, depending on the temperature level that was set. When the thermostat has reached operating temperature, a green indicator light inside the chosen control will indicate that the Griddler® is ready for cooking. During operation, the light will continue to turn on and off as the thermostat regulates the temperature. This is normal. The temperature controls are used to set and maintain the temperature of the cooking surface. You may vary the setting of the control knob at any time during cooking, and may wish to do so depending on the types of foods on the cooking plate. Refer to the Cooked Food Temperature Chart on pages 16–17 of the
Recipe Book for recommendations. Always exercise caution when handling the Griddler® during cooking, as the Griddler® housing will become hot during use. To open the Griddler®, grasp the black plastic area of the handle. This part of the handle stays cool to the touch while cooking. The arms are made of die-cast aluminum and will become hot during use. Do not touch them during or immediately following cooking. The cover is made of stainless steel and will become very hot and should not be touched during or immediately following cooking. If you need to adjust the cover, be sure to use an oven mitt to prevent burns. The lower housing is made of plastic and can become very warm. If you need to move the Griddler® during cooking, be sure to handle it from the base only while wearing an oven mitt. Do not touch the cover.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE IT HAS COOLED DOWN COMPLETELY. Once you have finished cooking, turn the Selector Dial control to the Off position and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling. Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any leftover food from the cooking plate. The scraping tool can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. Dispose of grease from the drip tray once cooled. The drip tray can be cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher. Press the plate release buttons to remove plates from the housing. Be sure that the plates have cooled completely before handling (at least 30 minutes). The cooking plates can be washed in the dishwasher. Do not use metallic objects such as knives or forks for cleaning. Do not use a scouring pad for cleaning; the nonstick coating can be damaged. If you have been cooking seafood, wipe
the cooking plate with lemon juice to prevent seafood flavor from transferring to the next recipe. The housing base, cover and control knobs can be wiped clean with a soft, dry
cloth. For tough stains, dampen a cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
STORAGE
Always make sure the Griddler® is cool and dry before storing. The power cord can be wrapped around the back of the base for storage. The cooking plates and drip tray should
be stored in the Griddler® when not in use. The scraping tool can be stored in a drawer or a cabinet
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